Field Visit to Uddanam: A Journey of Hope and Challenges in Tackling CKDu

Returning to Uddanam after almost three years was a long-overdue and highly anticipated visit for me as the Principal Investigator of the STOP-CKDu study. This trip was not only about reconnecting with the team but also about witnessing firsthand the progress and ongoing challenges in our fight against Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu).

The Impact of the Urban Environment on Health in Australia

Submission to the Australian Government’s consultation on a Draft National Urban Policy

The George Institute welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Australian Government's Draft National Urban Policy. The Policy has the potential to present a coordinated vision for urban planning between the Australian Government and States and Territories, based on the policy's five goals.

As a medical research institute focused on creating healthier societies, we encourage the Australian Government to take a "health-in-all" policy approach to urban policy. In this submission, The George Institute has focused on three areas, that we believe, deserve more attention in the Draft Urban Policy: social housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the impact of unhealthy food retailers on urban environments; and the health implications of widespread use of automated vehicles.

We welcome further engagement on these health-related issues of urban policy.

Recommendations

The George Institute recommends the National Urban Policy be expanded to include the following:

  1. The urgent need for increased social housing stock, and commitment to provide quality and appropriately located social housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  2. The impact that unhealthy food retailers have on the health of urban communities and consideration of land use planning tools to encourage healthy food environments.
  3. The health implications of widespread use of automated vehicles in urban areas, and consideration of government regulations to realise equitable health benefits.

Leads

Impacting Policy - 04/07/2024

Tackling diabetes is a critical and achievable goal

Inquiry into Diabetes: Report Joint statement of support from public health and consumer groups

Leading public health and consumer groups welcome the Report of the Inquiry into Diabetes undertaken by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport and tabled in the Australian Parliament today.

It is imperative that we have a comprehensive plan to tackle diabetes, and the Report delivers that - a robust package of measures that will be most effective delivered as a whole.

We commend the Committee for undertaking this work into diabetes, which is a significant cause of poor health and disability in the community and disproportionately impacts First Nations people and people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas

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